In our recent webinar, “DRM in Action: Securing Live & On-demand Streams,” we explored how content platforms can achieve robust, end-to-end video DRM protection for both live and on-demand video. The session unpacked the technical integration between Dove Runner’s Multi-DRM infrastructure and the Ant Media Server, demonstrating how this collaboration enables secure encryption, token-based authentication, and adaptive streaming, all while supporting playback across web, mobile, and smart TV devices.
From plugin setup to real-world use cases such as live commerce, e-gaming, and interactive streaming, the webinar provided a deep dive into how developers and streaming platforms can scale securely without compromising performance.
DoveRunner’s 360° Content Protection
At DoveRunner, we believe content security should be complete, not partial. Our product suite is built around that philosophy, protecting both your video content and your applications.
Here’s how we do it:
1. Multi-DRM Support
Our Multi-DRM solution ensures your content plays securely on any major platform. We support:
- Widevine (Google)
- FairPlay (Apple)
- PlayReady (Microsoft)
- WisePlay
- And our proprietary NCG DRM, designed specifically for static content
2. Forensic Watermarking Solution
Even with encryption in place, leaks can still occur, which is where our forensic watermarking solution comes into play.
We embed invisible, traceable marks directly into your video content. Whether you’re distributing content to businesses or individual users, these watermarks let you track exactly who leaked it and when. It’s a key tool in holding bad actors accountable and stopping future breaches.
3. Anti-Piracy Solutions
Our robust anti-piracy solutions scan the internet, including known piracy sites and underground forums, for stolen or redistributed content.
Once detected, our system:
- Sends takedown notices
- Flags violations
- And helps you protect your intellectual property in real time
4. Mobile App Security
Your mobile app is another potential target. With our low-code/no-code app security module, you can secure your app against:
- Tampering
- Repackaging
- Reverse engineering
It integrates into your release pipeline and gives you peace of mind without adding complexity.
Deep Integration with Ant Media
To bring this technology directly into your live workflows, we’ve partnered with Ant Media to build a custom DRM plugin for their ultra-low latency streaming platform. Together, we’ve developed a custom DoveRunner DRM plugin specifically for the Ant Media Server.
What this Integration Does
Whether you’re streaming live events or VOD content, the integration lets you:
1. Encrypt your content using Multi-DRM
2. Stream via HLS or MPEG-DASH
3. Control playback with token-based authentication
4. Protect against piracy and unauthorized recording
How it Works
Here’s a quick breakdown:
1. Install the DoveRunner plugin into your Ant Media environment.
2. The plugin uses CPIX (Content Protection Information Exchange) to manage DRM key exchanges.
3. Once encrypted, the content is sent to your CDN for distribution.
4. During playback, DoveRunner issues licenses in real time to authorized viewers.
What are the Use Cases
This solution is ideal for any scenario where secure streaming is a priority:
1. Live broadcasting
2. Interactive streaming (like live webinars or virtual events)
3. Live commerce platforms
4. E-gaming and esports
5. Custom retail or enterprise video apps
Both DoveRunner and Ant Media started with a shared belief: that security, scalability, and performance should go hand-in-hand. Our integration brings that vision to life. By combining video DRM, forensic watermarking, multi-DRM compatibility, and anti-piracy solutions, we’ve created a toolset that’s powerful enough for the enterprise and flexible enough for startups.
We’re here to help you protect what you create and stream it safely to the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does the solution support multi-key DRM?
Yes. The integration between Ant Media and DoveRunner supports multi-key encryption, ensuring secure adaptive streaming.
2. How do DRM solutions differ from one another?
While most DRMs (Widevine, FairPlay, and PlayReady) are standardized, DoveRunner offers a key differentiator that is License Cipher, an additional encryption/authentication layer that helps protect against compromised CDMs.
3. How is token management handled?
- On the Ant Media side, KMS tokens can be configured directly via the management panel.
- On the DoveRunner side, license tokens need to be passed via the front end or middleware to carry session/user-specific info. This ensures licenses are only issued under correct conditions.
